Independent film studio Caviar–which continues to represent Sergi Castella in the U.K., France and Belgium–has extended its handling of the L.A.-based director to the U.S. market. Born in Barcelona, Castella has helmed global campaigns for Nike, Netflix, Adidas, Audi, Lexus and Hyundai, among others. Castella’s latest spot for Levi’s and online German retailer Zalando further demonstrates the dreamlike quality of his work, with youth culture at the forefront. Entitled “It’s Our Tomorrow,” the optimistic :60 imagines a future full of hope, poetically envisioned by various creative adolescents. Castella has recently branched out into the world of film. His latest short, Tu Niño (2022), uses a lyrical shooting style to explore the poetics of loss found in the immigrant experience. The film premiered at the Hollywood Shorts Fest and won Best Experimental Short. Castella is currently in postproduction on his new short film A Summer Job (2023), and is in development on two feature projects, The Ferrymen and Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Insha-Allah….
“Dune: Part Two” and “House of the Dragon” Win 2 HPA Awards Apiece
Dune: Part Two and House of the Dragon each scored two HPA Awards during a gala ceremony at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday night (11/7). The HPA Awards honor trailblazing talent in the postproduction industry, celebrating standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodics.
Dune: Part Two topped the Outstanding Color Grading--Live Action Theatrical Feature and the Outstanding Sound--Theatrical Feature categories.
House of the Dragon’s two wins were for “The Red Dragon and the Gold” episode which scored for Outstanding Visual Effects--Live Action Episode or Series Season, and Outstanding Editing--Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (Over 30 Minutes). In the latter HPA Creative Category, House of the Dragon tied with the “Part Six: Far,l Far Away” episode of Ahsoka.
The HPA’s Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation honored Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. This recognition celebrates the profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment that defined The Eras Tour, underscoring its exceptional impact on audiences and the industry. The jury issued a statement outlining their choice: “Celebrated as the cultural phenomenon of 2023, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour set new records in box office sales, tour revenues, and attendance. The tour showcased exceptional artistry and innovation, making a profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment.”
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